John Keene's 'Contrenarrations' Reviewed in artpress
The October 2016 issue of artpress (n°437) features a review of John Keene's book 'Contrenarrations', published by Cambourakis. The review highlights Keene's work as a collection of narratives that explore Black identity and artistic expression. A notable quote from the book states: 'Young Black artists today create to express our own black skin, in our own way, without fear or shame. If whites are satisfied, we are delighted. If they are not, it...' The review positions Keene within contemporary discussions on race and representation in the arts.
Key facts
- John Keene's 'Contrenarrations' reviewed in artpress n°437
- Published in October 2016
- Book published by Cambourakis
- Review includes a quote from Keene about Black artists expressing their own identity
- Quote: 'Young Black artists today create to express our own black skin, in our own way, without fear or shame'
- Quote continues: 'If whites are satisfied, we are delighted. If they are not, it...'
- Review appears on page 85
- Source URL: artpress.com/2016/10/01/john-keene-contrenarrations
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Artists
- John Keene
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- Cambourakis
- artpress
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